Many people will be shocked when they discover the intricate rules — and lack of supporting paperwork — when filing 2025 federal income tax returns.

Taxes may be fact of life, but have you ever been up close and personal with a Form 1040? Here's a beginner's guide to understanding how federal income tax returns work. Many, or all, of the products ...

While it’s true that you want to keep essential records, don’t be afraid to toss out what you don't need. Here's your quick guide to what to keep and what to throw out after Tax Day. Some taxpayers ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax break designed to help those with low to moderate incomes. Its especially ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor ...

By taking a few intentional steps in January, you can smooth out your tax burden, reduce errors and make the 2026 filing ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

During tax season 2023, you may wonder how long you should keep your old tax returns and other paperwork associated with filing your taxes. For those with hard copies of your taxes, you might wonder ...

The average tax refund is more than $3,100 so far this tax-filing season, which is more than it was at this time last year. The IRS issues most refunds within 21 days if you file your tax return ...